Research Administration, Master of Science
Program Overview
The MS in Research Administration provides individuals with a comprehensive understanding of research administration. The program offers a core curriculum of four courses, two focus areas, and a culminating experience course. Students can choose focus areas in Program Administration and Facilitation, Financial Management of Sponsored Programs, Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Issues, or a concentration in International Research Administration Management. The program prepares students for careers in various areas of research administration.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The MS in Research Administration is designed to accommodate career practitioners as well as those who seek a career in research administration. The program requires that students complete a core curriculum of four courses and two focus areas, or one focus area and a concentration. As part of the core curriculum, students must either write a thesis or engage in an approved capstone project. In all, students must take a total of 12 or more courses, regardless of whether the course offers three credits or four. Courses within the focus areas are grouped in areas of interest to benefit students who work or want to work in various areas of research administration, or who may have varying levels of experience or special needs. The three focus areas are: Program Administration and Facilitation; Financial Management of Sponsored Programs; and Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Issues. The concentration is a concentration in International Research Administration Management.
Outline:
Program Requirements:
- Three required core courses
- One culminating experience course
- Two focus areas or a focus area and a concentration
- Electives
Core Courses - Required:
- AS.475.601 Introduction to Research Administration (3 credits)
- AS.475.602 Organization and Leadership for Research Administration (3 credits)
- AS.475.604 Introduction to Legal, Ethical, Regulatory, and Compliance Issues (3 credits)
Core Course - Culminating Experience:
- AS.475.800 Capstone Project in Research Administration (3 credits)
- OR AS.475.801 Research and Thesis in Research Administration (3 credits)
Concentration / Focus Area (Select two of the following):
- Concentration in International Research Administration Management (18-21 credits)
- Program Administration and Facilitation (Focus Area) (18-21 credits)
- Financial Management of Sponsored Programs (Focus Area) (18-21 credits)
- Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Issues (Focus Area) (18-21 credits)
Electives (Select electives courses to meet the 12-course requirement):
- 3-6 credits
Program Administration and Facilitation (Focus Area):
- Required Course:
- AS.475.606 Project Management of Sponsored Programs (3 credits)
- Electives (Select two of the following):
- AS.475.603 Assistive Technologies for Research Administration (1 credit)
- AS.475.605 Program Development and Evaluation (3 credits)
- AS.475.607 Grantsmanship, Grant Writing and Evaluation of Grant Proposals (3 credits)
- AS.475.623 University-Corporate Relations: Principles and Best Practices (3 credits)
- AS.470.709 Quantitative Methods (Interdisciplinary Course) (3 credits)
- AS.470.728 Fundamentals of Nonprofits and Nonprofit Management (Interdisciplinary Course) (3 credits)
- Total Credits: 9 credits
Financial Management of Sponsored Programs (Focus Area):
- Required Course:
- AS.475.609 Financial Management of Sponsored Programs (3 credits)
- Electives (Select two of the following):
- AS.475.603 Assistive Technologies for Research Administration (1 credit)
- AS.475.611 Reporting and Statistical Analysis for Sponsored Programs (3 credits)
- AS.475.617 The Federal Acquisition Regulations and Defense Contracting (3 credits)
- AS.470.798 Financial Management and Analysis in Nonprofits (Interdisciplinary Course) (3 credits)
- Total Credits: 9 credits
Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Issues (Focus Area):
- Required Course:
- AS.475.613 Advanced Topics in Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Issues (3 credits)
- Electives (Select two of the following):
- AS.475.603 Assistive Technologies for Research Administration (1 credit)
- AS.475.614 Managing Compliance, Legal, and Regulatory Issues in Research Hospitals and Health Care (3 credits)
- AS.475.615 Research Contracts & Industrial Agreements: Domestic and International (1 credit)
- AS.475.616 Domestic and International Special Issues in Research, Legal and Regulatory Affairs (1 credit)
- AS.410.649 Introduction to Regulatory Affairs (Interdisciplinary Course) (2 credits)
- AS.410.687 Ethical, Legal & Regulatory Aspects of the Biotechnology Enterprise (Interdisciplinary Course) (2 credits)
- Total Credits: 9-11 credits
Concentration in International Research Administration Management:
- Required Courses:
- AS.475.618 International Research Infrastructure and Management for Higher Education (3 credits)
- Electives (Select three of the following):
- AS.475.615 Research Contracts & Industrial Agreements: Domestic and International (1 credit)
- AS.475.616 Domestic and International Special Issues in Research, Legal and Regulatory Affairs (1 credit)
- AS.475.619 International Funding and Grantsmanship: Proposal Development, Submission and Management (3 credits)
- AS.475.621 International Research Regulatory, Ethical and Compliance Issues in Research Management (3 credits)
- AS.475.624 The Role and Importance of Culture and Communication in International Research Collaborations (3 credits)
- Total Credits: 12 credits
- Program-Specific Requirements:
- Resume: A current resume is required.
- Statement of Purpose: A one- to two-page statement explaining the applicant's reasons for seeking admission, addressing their analytical abilities and interest in studying the theory and practice of research administration.
- Recommendations: Two recommendations are required from individuals who can verify professional and/or academic accomplishment.